Affordability of Housing in the City of Jenin in Palestine
Insights from the Residents
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21263261 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Faisal Yousef Sabah (0009-0002-7211-4157, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 95-119 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2738-2222 • E-ISSN: 2738-2222 |
| Publisher | International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.61275/isvsej-2024-11-03-08 |
| OpenAlex | W4395051425 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 9 |
Affordability of housing stands as a critical concern in contemporary urban developments, as more and more people move from the rural villages to the cities.In this context, striking a good balance between economics of the houses and the well-being of the people is paramount.This paper examines the perceptions of the people on affordable housing in the city of Jenin in Palestine: the social and economic indicators.The research was conducted in 2022.It employs case study as a methodology with a survey and a structured questionnaire comprised of twenty-three aspects.The questionnaire generates quantitative data as well as qualitative insights from the people, providing an understanding of their perspectives on housing.The data reveals the motivations of the residents and challenges with potential relocations from their current residences.Housing costs, dwelling space requirements, future housing needs, capability for down payments, and the availability of housing offers in the market are examined to establish connections with affordability of housing from the viewpoints of the residents.The analysis employs statistical methods: regression and one-way ANOVA, to identify the primary influencers of housing affordability.It concludes that the perspectives of the residents relate to demographic factors, economic considerations and housing preferences in shaping affordability of housing in the city of Jenin.It provides valuable insights into affordability of housing and the perspectives of the residents
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |